Stock Type page

Use the Stock Type page of the import wizard to specify the shape of the stock.

The following stock shapes are available:

Block:

Round:

N-Sided:

To complete this page:

  1. Select the stock shape as Block, Round, or N-Sided.
    • If you selected Block — Enter the Length (X dimension), Width (Y dimension), and Thickness (Z dimension).
    • If you selected Round — Select the Axis and enter the Length and OD (outside diameter). If you are working with tube stock, enter a positive number as the ID (inside diameter).
      Note: If wrapping or indexing, the axis must match your index axis.
    • If you selected N-Sided — Enter the Axis, the OD (outside diameter), the number of Sides, and the Length of your stock.
  2. Tip: You can skip this step and use the Stock Wizard later to define the stock.
    Note: If you selected Block, you also have the option of automatically resizing the stock.
    Tip: If you want to use a Curve or a Solid to define the stock, use the Stock Properties dialog.
  3. Click Next, or click Finish.